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[hankj]

If you have an automotive machine shop in the 'hood, ask them to drop it in the hot tank for a day. It'll come out nice and clean, and you can use a self-etching primer for good measure.

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[hankj]

I used my MM135 on a fecal matter load of .120 wall square tube with excellent results running .030 and CO². It does have wire speed tracking, as Cruiser points out, but you prolly knew that.

As I recall, my voltage knob was pretty much on 10 all the time.

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[hankj]

Worked in the trades for 42 years, mostly as an electrician, but I've pounded nails, threaded galvy pipe, and dug my share of ditches.

To nail a job as a weldor, you'll need proof of experience, plus you'll most likely need to pass your employer's qualification test.

There's...

[hankj]

Not sure I'd want something sticking out four feet that was hooked to my 3-point. If you hit something that won't move, I'm guessing you'll hurt the tractor pretty good. The arms on the 3-point aren't the strongest things, and they don't flex well.

No front bucket? I'd be a lot more...

[hankj]

I've dealt with BR directly with no problems. Never went through their e-pay srore, though I can't see what difference that would make.

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[hankj]

The idea appeals to me, but I've found it not to be necessary to have a solid table top for fitup of larger projects.

I've often used sawhorses with two or three lengths of 3", 5# channel clamped at a right angle to them. The gaps between channels allow for access, and my clamp...

[hankj]

What kind of table are you working on, Fabman?

I've often just tacked a hunk of angle right to the welding table for fitup and tacking on big stuff. Cheap solution, and a quick smack with a grinder puts the table back in A-1 condition when you're done.

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[hankj]

OK, you know the problem.

Get some air moving around you. A small fan directed at your head position will do a lot. Ventilation is a must when welding. Even with solid wires and shielding gas, there are still bunches of crap that you don't need in your lungs.

Be smart....

[hankj]

Didn't read through all of the posts, but did you consider a bad bearing in the pump or motor?

PS: Glad to see Heti is still around!

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[hankj]

Well, CH, I can't think of anything other than aluminum or steel that can be welded!

Mybe you need to look at the carbon fiber forum?

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[hankj]

Garage? High bay? Low bay?

Plenty of solutions, although I've not heard of an LED product that would suffice for shop lighting.

My shop is a 24' x 26' No-Car garage. I use the old style 48" 4-tube flourescent lights, because that's what I could scrounge when I moved...

[hankj]

The A/D hat lenses are rated for maximum UV protection even in the light stage.

If you got goofy from inhaling welding gases from a cored wire welding gig, I'm thinkin' you need to take precautions.

Did you notice fumes coming inside your helmet? If so, that would have...

[hankj]

The tip at the bottom of the pile looks like a Victor-style scarfing tip.

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[hankj]

Hi, Pal.

Been here. Just up to my eyeballs in stuff. Actually burned some wire in the last couple months! Bunch of .250 square tube for a buddy's project. Big fun!

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[hankj]

Run a new circuit for it. You could probably get by with 20 amps, but you'll need a NEMA 6-50R on the business end to plug the welder into. You can feed a 30-amp plug with 14 AWG copper for weding only (NEC Art. 630), but if you ever plan to run anything that might actually draw 30-amps, then you'll...